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L8 5TH

Sefton Street

Dingle

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Overview

Postcode L8 5TH is located in a major urban area, within the Dingle ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Albert Dock & Queen's Dock area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year. The nearest station is Brunswick, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,439 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from L8 5TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Albert Dock & Queen's Dock near L8 5TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brunswick located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 5TH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Brunswick

N/A

Walking directions to Brunswick
0.8 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.9 mi

Liverpool James Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool James Street

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
467
Population density
29,006.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.85(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.34(+30%)
Drugs
18.31(+369%)
Public order
13.73(+36%)
Other theft
13.73(+108%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
65.67%
Other White
48
10.3%
Irish
27
5.79%
Indian
12
2.58%
African
12
2.58%
Total population: 466

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
295
64.55%
Level 3 (A level)
122
26.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
3.06%
No qualifications
11
2.41%
Apprenticeship
11
2.41%
Total 16+ residents: 457

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
149
91.98%
Other social rented
5
3.09%
Owns outright
4
2.47%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.23%
Social rents from council
1
0.62%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Dingle

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £184K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Dingle area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,600 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dingle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£300,000£194
Semi-Detached6£226,000£293
Terraced39£155,000£185
Flats15£110,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dingle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dingle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£133,998£134,950£106,495£78,000
2017£163,995£72,000£124,995£85,000
2018£152,495£114,900£132,498£90,000
2019£170,000£124,995£136,500£91,000
2020£112,990£131,000£105,000
2021£187,500£100,000£160,000£115,000
2022£230,000£175,000£120,000£130,000
2023£285,000£146,950£202,500£144,000
2024£260,000£149,950£187,500£136,250
2025£300,000£110,000£240,000£154,000
2026£195,000£160,000£169,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dingle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dingle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143£227£158£120
2017£161£171£161£119
2018£167£199£162£119
2019£211£290£165£115
2020£210£170£143
2021£199£192£221£152
2022£178£307£140£188
2023£288£294£267£175
2024£263£290£287£193
2025£194£238£308£186
2026£163£196£185
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dingle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dingle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 5TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 5TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 2026Cato Crane & Co, 6, Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5RFOtherFreehold£350,000
02 Feb 2026Apartment 606, 19, Plaza Boulevard, Liverpool, L8 5ABFlatsLeasehold£35,600
18 Jul 2025Apartment 702, 19, Plaza Boulevard, Liverpool, L8 5ABFlatsLeasehold£110,000
13 Jun 2025Apartment 608, 19, Plaza Boulevard, Liverpool, L8 5ABFlatsLeasehold£180,000
30 Jun 2025Apartment 1802, 19, Plaza Boulevard, Liverpool, L8 5AEFlatsLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the L8 5TH postcode area, located within Albert Dock & Queen's Dock, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 5TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCities in Schools at Unit 302Miscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryLiverpool Life Sciences UTCUniversity technical college

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Studio School LiverpoolStudio schools

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 5TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 5TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAlbert Dock Mini MarketMariners Wharf, Liverpool, L8 5THWalking directions to Albert Dock Mini Market
0.2 miAsda55 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 5AQWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miBaltic ExpressLiverpool, L1 0BUWalking directions to Baltic Express
0.3 miGo Local46 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 5HAWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miChung WahNelson Street, Liverpool, L1 5EBWalking directions to Chung Wah

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).

Band A£1,698
Band B£1,981
Band C£2,264
Band D£2,546
Band E£3,112
Band F£3,678
Band G£4,244
Band H£5,093

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L8 5TH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Doyle

Dingle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve Munby

Dingle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardDingleE05015295
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Albert Dock & Queen's DockE02006933
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 061AE01033750
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2008-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 5TH

Is L8 5TH (Albert Dock & Queen's Dock) safe?

The area around L8 5TH records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near L8 5TH?

The median sale price around L8 5TH in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L8 5TH?

There are 20 schools close to L8 5TH, including Cities in Schools at Unit 302, Liverpool Life Sciences UTC (Good) and The Studio School Liverpool (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 5TH?

The closest station to L8 5TH is Brunswick, about 1,155 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 5TH?

L8 5TH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,439 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L8 5TH (Albert Dock & Queen's Dock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 5TH is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sarah Doyle (Labour Party) and Steve Munby (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.